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Houston and Texas answer call to help, sending first responders to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton
SUMMARY: As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast, federal officials stress the need for evacuation. Governor Abbott has deployed emergency response teams from Texas, including personnel from various fire departments like Montgomery County and Sugarland, to assist. The storm, classified as a Category 5, is expected to make landfall tonight or tomorrow morning, with forecasts predicting it could result in over $1 billion in damages. Resources are being mobilized, including a Tactical Unit from Houston, which is also supporting recovery efforts in North Carolina from Hurricane Helen. Authorities anticipate Milton to be a historic storm.
The monster Category 5 hurricane is expected to make landfall overnight or- into Thursday morning somewhere along Florida’s Gulf Coast.
First responders from Houston are also there, ready to help. We’re working to learn just how many personnel from Houston are heading to Florida.
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Texas claims top spot in preseason coaches poll, season-opening opponent Ohio State at No. 2
SUMMARY: Texas is ranked No. 1 in the preseason USA Today/US LBM coaches poll, narrowly ahead of Ohio State at No. 2. Texas earned 28 first-place votes and 1,606 points, while Ohio State had 20 first-place votes and 1,565 points. Penn State is third, followed by Georgia and Notre Dame. Other top 10 teams include Oregon, Alabama, LSU, and Miami. Texas and Ohio State will open their seasons against each other on August 30 in Columbus, Ohio. Four SEC teams are in the top 10, with seven in the top 25, including Texas A\&M at No. 21. Oklahoma received the most votes outside the top 25.
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Pritzker says Texas Democrats who fled state will be protected amid arrest threats
SUMMARY: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker vowed to protect Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois to block GOP efforts to redraw Texas congressional maps. The Democrats left Texas to deny Republicans a quorum during a special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott, aimed at advancing maps favoring Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. The GOP-controlled legislature is expected to pass the maps despite Democrats’ actions. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticized the fleeing Democrats, urging their arrest. This standoff echoes 2003 tactics and highlights the intense redistricting battle, raising concerns about election fairness and drawing national attention to potential 2028 presidential hopefuls like Pritzker, Newsom, and DeSantis.
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Texas edge Ethan Burke is trying to ‘be the best version of himself’ in 2025
SUMMARY: Texas edge rusher Ethan Burke, a senior and Westlake High graduate, is poised to increase his impact this season after recording nine tackles for loss, two sacks, and five pass breakups last year. Learning from teammate Barryn Sorrell helped Burke develop a strong work ethic and consistency. Playing opposite star pass rusher Colin Simmons, Burke and Simmons share strong on-field chemistry, aided by communication with linebackers and interior linemen. With a mostly returning defense and strong team camaraderie, Burke is confident in their cohesion. He also cherishes memorable moments like a key stop against Texas A\&M in last season’s Lone Star Showdown.
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